Top Cusco Classes & Workshops

This immersive experience allows you to participate actively in every stage of the creation of Peruvian textiles, world famous. You will examine the texture of the wool, clean the fibers and dye them with natural pigments such as plants, insects and minerals. Then talented craftsmen will teach you a knitting technique so you can create your own vibrantly colored bracelet. Complete the experience with a delicious traditional Andean lunch and a fun encounter with friendly alpacas and llamas. Excellent photo opportunities! You can also buy high quality textiles and fun souvenirs in our spacious boutique. Immerse yourself in Peruvian culture in just half a day at ANDEAN COLORS, an excellent option to complement your itinerary.

Become more familiar with Peru's culinary heritage with this small-group cookery class in Cusco. Enjoy an experience that starts at a local market to buy ingredients, then moves on to learning to prepare three classic Peruvian dishes, one traditional dessert, and two cocktails. Well-suited for travelers looking to skip the sit-down restaurant reservation and get hands-on during their vacation.

Peru is widely acknowledged as the culinary capital of Latin America, so there’s no better place to take a cooking class than Cusco. Take home recipes and memories after this food-focused experience, which teaches you to cook classic Peruvian dishes such as ceviche, lomo saltado (stewed beef), and a pisco sour cocktail.

Take this chocolate-lovers workshop and learn how to make your very own chocolate from start to finish. Learn about the chocolate-making process with this hands-on experience beginning with the cocoa tree and finishing with your very own chocolate creations. Discover the history of cocoa in Peru and learn why it is one of the top chocolate producers in the world.

Discover Peruvian culture and its culinary heritage in this small-group cooking class. Led by a local chef, enjoy an experience that starts with a market visit for fresh ingredients, then moves on to preparing four traditional dishes while savouring pisco sours. Well-suited for foodies and those looking to break up their sightseeing plans with a different type of activity.

The markets of Cusco are fascinating places to explore, but you'll have a much richer experience with a guide who can provide insights into Peruvian cuisine. This activity begins in the city's oldest market, where you can sample popular fruits, breads, and cheeses, as well as some desserts. Afterward, you'll learn to prepare three Peruvian dishes with a local chef.

Enjoy a taste of authentic Peruvian culture with a hands-on cooking class taught by a professional chef. Choose between lunch and dinner and start with a trip to San Pedro Market to source fresh local ingredients and experience the vibrancy of Cusco's largest market. Then head to the kitchen studio for pisco sours and a delicious meal that you, yourself, help prepare.

Discover the rich flavors of Peru during a hands-on cooking experience in Cusco. Start with a visit to San Pedro Market, where you learn about local ingredients and Andean superfoods. Then, head to a modern kitchen studio for a cooking class led by a professional Peruvian chef. Prepare a gourmet 4-course meal full of local ingredients, and craft a pisco sour cocktail, the national drink of Peru.

It's not just an activity, it's a gift to the soul. We offer something different: "a conscious pause in the middle of the journey, a time to come back to you." Through yoga, Andean sound therapy and nature contemplation, you will live a gentle and deep therapy, designed to integrate body, mind and emotion. - We value calm, authenticity and well-being. - We fuse ancient wisdom with contemporary healing practices. -We promote a more conscious, more humane, more felt way of traveling. We invite you to inhabit the present, to reconnect with your body, to breathe with the earth.

Immersed in the vibrant heart of Cusco, this craft chocolate experience invites you to explore the fascinating world of Peruvian cacao. Through a fun and creative session, you will get your hands dirty as you mold your very own chocolates, learning about the rich, intense flavors of jungle cacao. From sensory tastings to combining local ingredients like Maras salt and dried fruits, every step is designed to spark your creativity. At the end, take home your delicious chocolates—perfect for sharing or savoring all to yourself.

Our Peruvian experience starts at San Pedro Market (door number 1), with a visit to this historical market. We will try some of the most exotic fruits of Peru and the famous products of Cusco. After that, we will walk to our Cooking-Studio, a traditional house from 1930. We start our experience preparing the most delicious cocktails with pisco and fresh fruits (bought in the local market we visited) You will learn to cook: lomo saltado, papa à la Huancaina, cocktail: pisco cocktail You will eat the traditional Dessert: Picarones Our class is full hands on and you will take part in all the preparation. After the class we will also send you the recepies, so then you can enjoy it with your family and friends. Notice: The Peruvian Cooking and cocktail class in Cusco are from 16:30 to 19:45 11:00Am to 14:15 Enjoy with us this beautiful cooking and cocktail class Private class is available, just let us know!

Learn the basics of ancient pottery making traditions during a pottery class from a studio with a view of the Incan terraces of Pisac. During this private experience, you’ll enjoy the undivided attention of your guide as you learn more about the Cuyo Chico community and create souvenirs to take home.

Get an immersive experience with Peruvian handicrafts and food on this day tour to Chichubamba. You’ll visit the rural community with a small group of just six people, which makes for an intimate experience. Learn how to fashion ceramics with a local craftsman, then try your hand at chocolate-making and the traditional beer, Chicha de Jora.

Immerse yourself in a rich cultural experience by creating your own textile piece at the heart of Andean tradition. Guided by skilled artisans, learn the intricate weaving process while exploring the vibrant world of alpaca wool dyeing. Delve into the captivating iconography that gives each piece its unique story, while forging a tangible connection to Andean heritage. This hands-on experience not only hones your skills but also deepens your appreciation for the textile art of this captivating culture.

Unique artistic activities in Cusco, we revalue popular culture based on painting workshops. The workshops are led by a local artist and anthropologist who will guide you throughout the creative process. It is a space to relax with a glass of wine and local snacks, where we can also engage in deep conversations about our culture. A very special way to get to know Cusco through art and you don't need to have experience in painting.

Meet your Hosts We are Gisela and Tony, founders of Sumaq Ñawi, a Cusco-based project that shares Peru through its food, traditions, and local culture. We believe that cooking and sharing a meal is one of the best ways to connect with people and understand a place. Gisela is passionate about conscious cooking and local ingredients, while Tony (Pawkarmayta) is a Cusco artist deeply connected to Andean traditions. Together, we invite you to discover Peru through its flavors, stories, and hospitality.

See Cusco at its most enigmatic: after dark. On this private nighttime photography tour you will explore the city with a photographic eye and perfect your nighttime city photography. Your professional photographer guide will reveal the best tricks, tips and camera settings so you can come away with the best shots possible.

Experience the vibrant flavors of Peruvian cuisine in an immersive 2-hour culinary adventure! Begin your journey with a hands-on session where you'll master the art of preparing ceviche, one of Peru’s most iconic and refreshing dishes. Next, delve into the Pisco's world, Peru’s renowned national spirit. Enjoy a guided tasting of pure Pisco and learn how to make Pisco's cocktails, gaining insights into its history and versatile use in drinks and cuisine. The experience continues with a practical session on cooking lomo saltado, a beloved Peruvian stir-fry that combines local ingredients with dynamic Wok techniques. This class is designed to be engaging and interactive, ensuring you’re actively involved in every step of the cooking process. In just 2 hours you will engage in our four steps course including Pisco tasting, Pisco Sour and Chilcano de Pisco preparation and finally the preparing and cooking of two of Peru’s most emblematic dishes: Ceviche and Lomo Saltado.

You can create your own ceramic piece, with your mistakes and successes, unlocking creativity, enjoying the process and teaching step by step. Design, model, paint, decorate your piece. I'll take care of the drying and baking, and after 5 to 7 days your work will be ready to go home with you.

If you’re short on time but still want to deepen your understanding of Peruvian food, look no further than this express cooking class in Cusco—tailored for time-pressed travelers. You’ll enjoy personalized attention from your chef guide in a small group limited to only nine other foodies, as you master the techniques of classic Peruvian dishes and a famous pisco sour cocktail.

Unique Cultural Immersion: You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the enchanting culture of the Sacred Valley. Scenic Hike through the Sacred Valley: The tour includes a 2-hour hike through the breathtaking landscapes of the Sacred Valley. Enjoy stunning viewsa and explore the natural beauty of the region. Hands-On Natural Dying Experience: Participate in a private experience where you'll learn the art of natural dyeing. Collect leaves during the hike, which you'll later use to dye alpaca wool and fabric. Authentic Pachamanca Lunch: Indulge in a traditional Peruvian dish called pachamanca, shared with locals. Expert Guides and Inclusive Experience: The tour provides knowledgeable English-speaking guide who enhance your understanding of the region, local traditions, and the significance of alpacas. Make your own alpaca: Create your own alpaca with filtering technique and bring a nice souvenier back home.

In this fun and interactive 1-hour Pisco cocktail class, you’ll discover the world of Peru’s iconic spirit by preparing over 7 different Pisco infusions and learning to make two of the most famous Pisco cocktails: Pisco Sour and Chilcano de Pisco. This 100% participatory experience is designed to be quick, engaging, and full of flavor. To cap off the class, we’ll finish with a few exciting Pisco shots. Whether you're new to cocktails or a seasoned enthusiast, you’ll enjoy personalized guidance and a hands-on approach that makes the experience both enjoyable and educational.

Learn to make traditional Peruvian dishes during this 2-hour cooking class in Urubamba. Head to a local B&B just a 90-minute drive from Cusco and whip up some of the country’s most delicious dishes like ceviches, tacu-tacu, lomo saltado, a chifa, and more. Get tips and tricks from your host on how to recreate the dishes at home and enjoy the fruits of your labor with an ice cold drink.